The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chinese Chairman and Party Secretary of the National Peoples Congress Wu Bangguo, Chinese President Hu Jintao, former president Jiang Zemin,Premier Wen Jiabao and Li Changchun a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee with members of the Presidium stand during the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Chinese Chairman and Party Secretary of the National Peoples Congress Wu Bangguo, Chinese President Hu Jintao, former president Jiang Zemin,Premier Wen Jiabao and Li Changchun a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee with members of the Presidium stand during the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin vote at the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin vote at the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Feng Li

A scientist delegate yawns at stage during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) inside the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

A scientist delegate yawns at stage during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) inside the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Feng Li

Soldiers dressed as ushers guard at the entrance of the meeting room during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) inside the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

Soldiers dressed as ushers guard at the entrance of the meeting room during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) inside the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Feng Li

China's Vice President Xi Jinping (L) and China's Vice-Premier Li Keqiang (R) leave their seats after the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

China's Vice President Xi Jinping (L) and China's Vice-Premier Li Keqiang (R) leave their seats after the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin vote at the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin vote at the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin attend closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin attend closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Jia Qinglin,Chinese Chairman and Party Secretary of the National Peoples Congress Wu Bangguo, Chinese President Hu Jintao, former president Jiang Zemin,Premier Wen Jiabao, Li Changchun a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Li Keqiang vice premier stand during the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Jia Qinglin,Chinese Chairman and Party Secretary of the National Peoples Congress Wu Bangguo, Chinese President Hu Jintao, former president Jiang Zemin,Premier Wen Jiabao, Li Changchun a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Li Keqiang vice premier stand during the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Zhang Dejiang,(L) vice premier of China and Wang Yang, Chinese Communist Party secretary of Guangdong Province attends the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

Zhang Dejiang,(L) vice premier of China and Wang Yang, Chinese Communist Party secretary of Guangdong Province attends the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Party representatives vote during the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Party representatives vote during the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chinese vice chairman of the Central Military Commission Fan Changlong (L) and Xu Caihou, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission talk during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

Chinese vice chairman of the Central Military Commission Fan Changlong (L) and Xu Caihou, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission talk during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Feng Li

A ballot box is seen during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

A ballot box is seen during the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with former president Jiang Zemin after the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with former president Jiang Zemin after the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Lintao Zhang

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin attend closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin attend closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders.

The 18th CPC National Congress - Closing Ceremony

Feng Li

Deng Pufang, the first son of former China's Paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, leaves after the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) inside the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

Deng Pufang, the first son of former China's Paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, leaves after the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) inside the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the new CPC Central Committee will meet with journalists on November 15, 2012.

Chinese Chairman and Party Secretary of the National Peoples Congress... NachrichtenfotoChina,Früherer,Hu Jintao,Jiang Zemin,Kommode,Kommunistische Partei Chinas,Leitende Person,Li Changchun,Menschen,Organisierte Gruppe,Peking,Politik,Politische Partei,Präsident,Präsident von China,Regierung,Schließen,Stehen,Vertikal,Wen Jiabao,Wu BangguoPhotographer Lintao ZhangCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesBEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14: (Front L-R) Chinese Chairman and Party Secretary of the National Peoples Congress Wu Bangguo, Chinese President Hu Jintao, former president Jiang Zemin,Premier Wen Jiabao and Li Changchun a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee with members of the Presidium stand during the closing of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People on November 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. The Communist Party Congress will convene from November 8-14 and will determine the party's next leaders. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)